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Fayette County

Ohio · 28,951 residents · 406.361 sq mi
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Fayette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,637. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,951
+2%since 2000
from 28,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K28K29K29K1990201020202024Fayette County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,637
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,735 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,993
+44%since 2000
from $18,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(27,022)
Black2%(568)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(352)
Asian0.5%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(2,588)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(26,260)
Black1.8%(521)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(681)
Asian0.6%(171)
Other2.3%(675)
Diversity Score17.2%(4,992)
Segregation Score17%(4,913)
Diversity Score
17
+89%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Ohio?

Fayette County, Ohio has about 28,951 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayette County, Ohio?

The typical household in Fayette County, Ohio earns about $48,637 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette County, Ohio expensive?

In Fayette County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $118,200, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Ohio?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette County, Ohio?

About 15.7% of people in Fayette County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,485 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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